🏍️ Motorcycle Training Since 2012
Motorcycle Training in Crawley
Learn to ride in Crawley with MTS Sussex. Book CBT or a beginner Taster session at The Mill Primary Academy, close to Ifield station. Our experienced instructors help you build confidence from your first ride.
✓ Experienced Motorcycle Instructors
✓ CBT & Beginner Taster Sessions
✓ Friendly, Professional Tuition
WHAT WE OFFER
Motorcycle Courses for Crawley Riders
Our Crawley training site offers CBT and Taster sessions. Looking for your A1, A2 or full Category A licence? We also offer full licence training at our Burgess Hill training centre.
Why Choose MTS Sussex in Crawley?
Spacious CBT Training Facilities Close to Ifield Station
Our Crawley CBT site at The Mill Primary Academy has two generous off-road training areas where you can practise essential riding skills before heading onto public roads. The location is convenient for riders travelling from Ifield and across Crawley, with Ifield railway station close by.
Our family-run school provides patient, practical instruction, with classroom, kitchen and toilet facilities on site. You can choose from automatic scooters and geared motorcycles, subject to suitability and availability. For full licence courses, our team can guide you towards the appropriate training at Burgess Hill.
✓ Family-run motorcycle training school with excellent pass rates
✓ Free assessments to ensure you only book the training you need
✓ Motorcycles, helmets, jackets and gloves provided at no extra cost
✓ Dedicated Taster and CBT training areas at The Mill Primary Academy, Crawley
✓ Full Motorcycle Licence courses running throughout the week from our Burgess Hill training centre
✓ Convenient for Ifield and Crawley, with nearby rail and bus connections
CBT Training at Our Crawley Centre
Train at The Mill Primary Academy in Ifield, Crawley. Our Crawley centre has two off-road CBT training areas, each approximately 15,000 sq ft, giving riders space to practise basic controls and manoeuvres before progressing to the road.
Room to Learn, Facilities to Relax
- Two spacious, dedicated off-road training areas for practising manoeuvres
- Indoor classroom and teaching space for the theory and briefing elements
- Kitchen and toilet facilities, with outdoor picnic areas in suitable weather
- Close to Ifield railway station and served by local bus routes
- Parking available; see the arrival instructions further down this page
We aim to make your training day supportive, enjoyable and safe. Our published Crawley information describes a maximum of two students per instructor throughout CBT training, including the on-road ride.
Choose the Motorcycle That Suits You
Our Crawley training fleet includes automatic scooters and mopeds as well as manual motorcycles, with models including Honda Groms. This gives new riders different options depending on their experience and the type of riding they want to do.
Training bikes are maintained by a qualified mechanic. Motorcycle hire, fuel and the CBT certificate are described as included in the course price on the existing Crawley page; please confirm current inclusions when booking.
Motorcycle Clothing and Equipment
Helmets, protective jackets and gloves are available to use, along with waterproof over-trousers when needed. You must bring suitable footwear, as boots are not supplied for hygiene reasons. Please follow the current MTS clothing requirements guide and your booking confirmation.
What Happens on Your Crawley CBT?
Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) is designed to develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to begin riding safely. The training covers five elements, progressing from safety and motorcycle controls through off-road riding and then supervised riding on public roads.
- Introduction, safety briefing and motorcycle controls
- Practical riding skills and manoeuvres in the off-road training area
- Road awareness, planning and preparation for riding in traffic
- An on-road ride of at least two hours with your instructor, when you are ready
- A debrief and, if you have reached the required standard, issue of your CBT certificate
The Crawley site allows riders to build confidence in a spacious practice area before moving onto quieter roads. During the road ride, your instructor stays in radio contact. CBT is training, not a guaranteed pass on the day, and additional training may be needed.
Ready to book? View Crawley CBT bookings or call 01293 850802.
What to Bring for Your CBT in Crawley
- Driving licence: Bring your valid UK provisional or full driving licence with the appropriate motorcycle entitlement. If you have an old-style paper licence, the existing guidance also asks for a valid passport as identification.
- Glasses or contact lenses: Bring and wear these if you need them for the eyesight check.
- Suitable footwear: Wear sturdy, secure footwear appropriate for motorcycle training; check the linked clothing guide before attending.
- Highway Code knowledge: You should understand basic road rules before using public roads.
- Lunch and refreshments: CBT can be a full day. Bring lunch or money for food; local shops are nearby.
You must be able to understand and communicate safety instructions in English. Your confirmation email contains the definitive joining instructions and equipment requirements.
For further information, see the CBT course information and frequently asked questions.
Find Our Crawley Motorcycle Training Centre
The Mill Primary Academy, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 0EL. The site is close to Ifield railway station, with bus links serving the area.
Arrival and Parking Instructions
08:30 CBT and Taster sessions: Enter through the main school gates and park in the school car park. Facing reception, wait by the benches until your instructor collects you. In wet weather, the published instructions direct riders to the lobby to the right of the car park, up the ramp.
Later Taster sessions: Wait outside the front main gates at your allocated time. A member of the team will let you in.
Arriving on your own motorcycle: The existing location instructions direct riders to the rear school gates on Southwater Close.
Please check your booking confirmation before travelling. It takes precedence if your specific session has different arrival or access arrangements. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4pm; the office is closed on weekends and bank holidays, although training may still run.
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